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Aster Rapkoch

Message From the Front Lines of the Culture War: TPUSA’s recent event was problematic

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the MSU Exponent, its editorial staff, advisers, or Montana State University. I usually avoid far-right activism like the plague, but sometimes the Charlie Kirk-wannabes find you anyway.

Why are we required to stay on campus for our first year of college?

Why are we required to stay on campus for our first year of college?

As many students at MSU know, living on campus and purchasing a meal plan is required for your first year of school. To meet that requirement, we’re coughing up several thousand dollars each year — in addition to tuition. Prices can range from $6,560 for a standard double room

The Grading System Doesn’t Help Students Learn

The Grading System Doesn’t Help Students Learn

Imagine you’re comparing your grades with a friend after a test. One of you studied for hours while the other barely opened their textbook, but you both earned the same grade. The depth of a student’s academic understanding cannot be captured by a simple letter grade. While efficient,

Data Centers Could Ruin What Makes Montana Beautiful

AI has been a hot topic for the past year as its reach continues to expand. Rather than just generating your WRIT101 essay, it’s being used increasingly in medicine, materials science and for creating videos and images. The growing demand for AI has sparked the development of new data

Wizard-related explosion levels east wing of SWC, vaporizes 207

Wizard-related explosion levels east wing of SWC, vaporizes 207

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Earlier last week, the Student Wellness Center’s (SWC) roof caved in not even two years after its grand opening in August 2024 — yes,

50th annual powwow to take place in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse this weekend

50th annual powwow to take place in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse this weekend

This weekend, the American Indian Council (AIC) will host MSU’s 50th Annual AIC Powwow in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse — a milestone event celebrating Indigenous culture, community and continuity. For Indigenous communities across the U.S., powwows are not just social gatherings, according to Michaiah Pease, an environmental engineering student

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Historically, U.S. LGBTQIA+ citizens — especially transgender people — have been victims of hate crimes, systemic oppression and social ostracization. Some progress has been made toward legal and social equality in recent decades, but as President Donald Trump moves through his second term, transgender citizens are facing new legislative setbacks, going